STATE'S FRUIT CROP IN FINE SHAPE AND AUTO TRADE COMING
W M Hartford of Shields Livengood Motor Co reports Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho fruit crops look strong from Wenatchee to the Palouse. He traveled 460 miles in a Lexington Special, notes cherries may fetch eight to ten cents a pound for Eastern markets, and says auto demand will rise as harvest broadens. He averaged 20 miles per gallon with no tire trouble.
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Eastern Wash
Idaho
W. M Hartford
Shields Livengood Motor Co
Seattle
Blewett Pass
Wenatchee
Waiate
Big Bend
Waterville
Spokane
Palouse
Pomeroy
Dayton
Walla Walla
Yakima Valley
Van Amburgs Secure California Rights for Acme Carburetor
Chas. Van Amburg and his son Rollin have secured exclusive California sales rights for the Acme Steam Carburetor. They hail from the automotive trades along the Coast and conducted tests praising the unit as a top auto accessory, second only to their own Twrungani Ash ley Piston.
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Chas. van Amburg
Rollin van Amburg
California
van Amburg, Sr
Central Agency boosts used car sales with customer chosen, no guarantee
The Central Agency handling Ford cars reports a near 100 percent boost in patronage by educating buyers and simplifying used car transactions. They price from original valuation, recondition cars, avoid guarantees, and let customers test drive to decide, aiming for fair dealing and no misrepresentation.
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Ford
A. F. Blangy
Tts
Blangy
Atomizer Conserves Gas Says Western Auto Ad
The Western Auto Supply Agency promotes the Acme Atomizer as a public benefit device. It claims to reduce gas consumption by equal fuel distribution to cylinders, improve ignition, cut carbon build up, lessen vibration, and extend engine life while lowering upkeep costs.
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Western Auto Supply Agency
Acme
Motorata
Mya
Puncture Vine Threat to Auto Tires Spreads
Washington reports a new weed named Tributus Terrestria nicknamed the puncture vine of the West and Southwest. A Californian driver counted 76 tire punctures from this weed in one tire. Authorities believe the plant originated in Southern Europe and now threatens motorists nationwide.
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Washington
Europe
Johnston Pistons Power Ford to Four Straight Wins
Johnston Piston & Ring Co. reports Olin Reeves’ Ford fitted with Johnston pistons won all four races entered, with overheating incidents limited and the car able to run without a cooling fan. The firm cites flexible rings capable of handling varied cylinder surfaces as key.
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Johnston Pistons
Johnston
Johnston Piston & Ring Co
Dallas
Tex
Olin Reeves
Olin
Altho
Ford
Buick 187000-Mile Owner Chains Old Car to Pole
William H. Pardee of Concord Michigan, a 91 year old, protects his 13 year old Buick that has logged 187000 miles by chaining it to a telephone pole with a padlock. He refuses to replace the car despite showy new models at a Jackson dealership parade.
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Buick
William H. Pardee
Concord
Mich
Pardee
Jackson Michigan Automobile Dealers, Association
Mr. Pardee
Jackson
Modern Safety Vaults Expand by 1500 New Boxes
A security facility announces the addition of 1500 new safety deposit boxes to its vaults. The expansion aims to increase storage capacity and serve more customers seeking secure personal and business document storage.
Dance of Death Costly to City
East St. Louis prepares to disburse 454000 dollars on Monday to riot claim holders. The 1917 race riot cost lives and funds, with a 450000 bond issue funds set for full settlement, as the city pays riot judgments.
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East ST. Louis
Indian Sketches to Aid Savage Tire Ad Drive
Authentic art sketches depicting Indian life will back a Savage Tire Co advertising push. Indian Miller, Apache writer and artist, plans illustrated stories on the Red Man, blending rugged art with simple narratives for a broad audience. The ads link enduring tribal themes with Savage tire qualities and will be distributed in a free booklet upon request from Spreckels Savage Tire Co.
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Savage” Tire Firm
Spreckles
Savage” Tire Co
Royal B. Lee
Miller
Southwest
Lfe
Oes
The
Spreckies
Savage” Tire Company
San Diego
Calif
Disabled Veterans Open Summer Camp at Port Townsend
Disabled American Veterans of the World War opened a summer camp at Port Townsend Saturday morning. All veterans, disabled or not, will be asked to spend their vacations there. Charge will be nominal.
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Port Townsend
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